here is nbc's michelle kosinski. >> reporter: just like any family, the royal one has to roll with it. the queen has been fighting a bad cold, but beamed in turquoise for the crowd outside church that started arriving at 4:00 am. presenting her with bouquets, treats for her corgis and a teddy bear, no doubt just what she had been hoping for. brilliant hats on display. prince philip looking fit. last year, remember, he was in the hospital with a heart problem. this time, william and kate were the ones aaway, forging their own path by spending this christmas with the middletons. kate described as looking a bit pale, tired as she's been dealing with extreme morning sickness, her hair pulled back, wearing a simple coat she's worn before, prince william at her side with her family. >> he's quite able to just adapt to a situation. his wife is pregnant. she wants to be with her mom and dad. he's quite happy for that to happen. i think that shows that the queen is quite happy to take his lead on things loik that, too. >> middleton christmas, according to an article written by pippa, blissfull